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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
Peter b. Mitchell's Estate.

We, the subscribers, have been appointed by
the Honorable the Probate Court for the dis
trict of Chittenden, commissioners to receive,
examine and adj Just the claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of Peter e.
Mitchell late of Milton in said district deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited in
offset thereto; and six months from
the day of the date hereof being allowed
by said Court for that purpose, we do
therefore hereby give notice that we will at
tend to the business OF our appointment,
at the office of Henry Greene In the city Of
Burlington, VT. in said district. on the third
Tuesdays of December and May next, at 10
O'Clock a. m, on each of said days.
Dated this 18th day of December, 1887.
HENRY GREEN, lCo,,n,,osiouou,
JOHN H. LYON, Oo""i'e'onefs'
25w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
4 Cnrions wedding Cnstom.

Among the Lolos of western China it is
customary for the bride ON the wedding
morning to perch herself on the highest
branch of II large tree, while the elder female
members of her family cluster on the lower
limbs, armed with sticks When all are duly
stationed the bridegroom chambers up tho
tree, assailed on all sides by blows, pushes
and pinches from dowagerS, and it is not I'M
til he has broken through their fence and
captured the bride that he is allowed to carry
her OIL .-Blackwood's Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

A very dainty chatelainc for young lady
fond of fancy work consists of rosette or
round bow of delicate blue, pink or any col
ored satin ribbon that is most becoming to
her, from which hang four ribbons of var
ious lengths, to one is attached pair of
scissors, to another n pretty needle case, to
the third tiny bag for thimbes, ETC., and to
the fourth an emery ball.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
Artesian Water Power.

Many artesan wells spout water under n
heavy pressure, just as many gas wells find
thc gas under pressure of several hundred
pounds to the square inch. This water power
used in many places in France 10y means of
.urbino wheels, and it is probable that even
the gas pressure might in some cases also he
utilized. In very deep artesian wells the
beat Of the water is also utilized. Public
Opinion,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

Cream together equal quantities of butter
and sugar until very light. Add then the
beaten yolk of an egg and n little grated
nutmeg Take a large wineglassful each Of
sherry wine and water; heat it and just as it
begins to boil stir it into the butter and
sugar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

Decorative art has invaded even tho
kitchen, but in doing SO it has perhaps
only returned TO its starting point. Our
illustration shows Il carved wooden rack for
kitchen spoons, such as used to be common
in old times in the houses of rich Dutch peas
ants Not only is the back of the rack elabo-
rately carved, but the tips of the spoon
handles are furnished in the same way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
HE Metholists of

HE Methodists of
Brooklyn, N. ",
have taken n new
departure, n II d
one so consonant
with the spirit of
that denomina-
ton that their
example has al
ready been imi-
tated in Portland,
Ore, and I'M
doubtedly will be
in many other
places. They have
erected and re-
Gently dedicated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
THE EX-KlNG OF THE DUDES.
E. Berry Wall and His Comely Bride,
Nee MelbOurne.

The recent marriage of E. Berry Wall,
"king of the dudes" to Miss Salome Mel
bourne, has sent tingle of delicate emo
ton through all the aesthetic nerves Of So
ciety and given the court reporter Of the
press thrill as if an army of humming
birds were skirmishing down his spine.
The tingle is natural, and the thrill is
fully justified; for this is an important
affair, and dudedom has not enjoyed such
sensa ion since Berry's former rival,
Bob billiard, committed the unpar-
donable faux pas of wearing d
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

Mrs. Wall, taken
from a late photo
graph, is also
offered for our
readers delecta-
ton. The bride
was Miss Salome
NJ G | b o Il I II e
daughter of Maj.
A. +. Melbourne,
of the war depart
ment, and they
were married at
i altim ore, by
Rev. j. S. B.
Hodges, of St.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
A BIG NJ. T. HOSPITAL.
IT Is NOW ONE Or THE lNSTl-
TUTlONS OF BROOKLYN.

Facts About Its Eounders-Its Recent
Dedication, which Was an Event in
Methodist Circlcs-Dr. Lewis >. Pitcher,
Attending surgeon, and His Work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

course, his marriage dethrones him.
Mr. Wall has always been so choice
about his pictures, that the press has
never published Il portrait of him from
photograph, but the annexed cut is good
sketch of the gentleman as he appeared
last summer. A charming picture of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
FARM FOR SALE.

In Charlotte, belonging to the estate of
George Pease, deceased, consis ting of the
home farm of 90 acres with good new house
lle story, 24X30, with ell l6X40, all we'll paint
inside and out, and blinded, plenty of
out buildings in good repair.
lease lot called the School lot of las
acres pasture and wood land ; also wood lot
OF ~ acres running TO the main road on the
west side OF the mountain.
All will be sold together or each parcel
separate.
Also slip No. % in the Congregational
church. Inquire of
+. l.. PEASE. Administrator.
Charl tie, vt. Dee, 18th 1887, l26,w3m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

The above affords useful suggestion. Any
handy man or boy can make wooden rack
of similar fashion that will be tasteful
decoration for coy home kitchen. The
cook, especially if she be the mistress also,
will be delighted with this article, at once
pretty and useful, for it will befound great
convenience in keeping spoons, toastinS forks
and various small things in place,
The ornamental back need not be hand
carved like the old Dutch model, but can be
cut out in n pretty design with scroll saw
If not made of hard wood, the rack can be
stained TO dark color. The wood should
be rather thick and the shelves firmly put on
so that the rack may be substantial aud o.
duriug.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30


cape coat on a
mild October day.
This blunder, the
public will re-
member, was fol-
lowed by a worse;
in n desperate
effort to redeem
himself Mr.. Hill
lard appeared for
an entire hour on
Broadway, on the
afternoon of Oct.
"a, 1887, a north
wind blowing, in
a suit adapted to
an August lounge
- waistcoet of
white silk, gloves
pale gray, cravat
of white lawn,
loosely knotted,
and coat of soft
material, finely
ribbed and slate
col ured. That
ended his preten-
sions an d +.
Berry Wall has
since re i G n e d
liking of the
dudes" without
q rival. But, of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

- III a O IL III G q II
hospital building, which is to be finished
and furnished throughout according to
the best results of modern medical science,
TO be open to the sick and wounded of all
races, creeds and colors, and be subject in
management only to this particular de-
nomination Such is the Methodist Epis-
copal General hospital-the first of the
kind in the United States The structure
is a beautiful one and would be noble
ornament to any city. The first donation
was of 100000, by Mr.. George
/. Seney; but seeing that the
amount was insufficient he contributed
in land and cash till his gifts aggregated
$40, 600 before his financial difficulties
began. Others followed with generous
gifts, and now the main portion is COM
pleted and ready for patients. The total
cost thus far is $3.50, 900, and the amount
needed to complete the structure in every
detail is 5000, 900; add 10000 for cont
plete surgical appliances adornment of
the grounds, etc, and the total to estab-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
Respectfully,
Lyman 81 Allen.

N. b. Our store will be closed every evening
except Satul days, at O'Clock, until further
notice.
3OS,dSwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
CORNS.
Sc a Day---A Gold Mine

For Agents. Grandest Money Making Bust
ness ever offered a golden ha"rc.t tor the
next Two Months S75 per mouth and eN-
capital required. No ped ting sample case
OF goods and VAN be 'n'ormat On md fu /
part culsrs FREE. No humb"g We mean
lust what we say Nddui~. once
STANDARD StLVERW CO, Boston
Mas 'NIdNW I'm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

SiA = N'A'''ii'Ai II
India. Ancient Egypt
once had dispcnsaries
where the sick poor
could receive medicine
free of charge; but the
doctors of that time
and land divided the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30

The Weekly Free Press from
this date ~ r, dured on" haif-it
is now only ONE DOLL AR a
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-30
GEORGE I. sENEY-METHODIsT GENERAL
HOSPITAL.


honored and active minister Of that de.
nomination, and it was strongly urged
that the name should be 1.-The Seney
Hospital but the donor emphatically
negatived this.
The dedication ceremonies were beauti-
full and impressive, and the eminent men
who ofIiciated gave many instructive facts
in regard to the development of charity
hospitals. The address by Professor
Horato C. Wood, of the University of
Pennsylvania; the opening prayer by Rev.
Theodore l.. Cuyler, the historical sketch
by Professor Luther 7. Townsend, the
report by ex-Mayor Samuel l.. Booth and
the remarks, both grave and witty, of DR..
James NJ. Buckly, president of the board
of managers, were heard with intense
interest Ivy an assembly of gentle
men and ladies filing the largest hall.
The short and simple dedication address
by NJ. Il. Bishop John +, Hurst, of Buff
falo, was peculiarly effective, and in clos
ing he said "With gratitude to God,
who has supremacy blessed his servants
who have erected this noble institution,
we dedicate this hospital, to be open to
jew and Gentle, Protestant and Catholic
alike" Though this was in the form of
a prayer, the audience was irresistibly
moved to a gentle murmur of applause
or it might have been an impromptu re-
Sponsc in the Methodist fashion.
The question as to whether charity hos
pitfalls were known before the advent of
Christianity has been much discussed and
generally answered in the negative; but
Professor Townsend, in his scholarly adj
dress showed that n sort of hospital was
in Jerusalem as early at least as the time
of Solomon, and in India soon after the
rise of Buddhism, and as direct result OF
its teachings Asoka, one of the early
Aryan rulers of India, made Il most gen
erous provision for the wounded and dis
eased poor; but Buddhist hospitals long
ago ceased to be. and only Christianity
can re-establish such an institution il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-12
HALE AND MILLIKEN
Draw Some Very Sensible Conclu-
sions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
Senator Hale, speaking on timely topic,
yesterday said
II am first and always for James g..
Blame. He does not seek denomination,
but if the republicans choose to put him for
ward, again, think he would accept He
would certainly win. Cleveland has by the
expression of his tariff ideas made them an
issue for 1888. |, asa republican, cheer
fully accept it. His message must be bit
ter pill for Sam Randall and other democratic
protectionists to swallow. With Blaine as
our candidate we shall win, and the fight
will be fair one between protectonist re-
publicans on the one hand and free trade
democrats on the other. | believe in re-
duction of the surplus but not in the way
Mr.. Cleveland suggests. A capital plan
would be to apply it te a reduction of the
national debt. Put articles of necessity or
the free list and tax lu1uries at commensu-
rate rate, and think the people will moi
complain about unjust assessment"
Congressman Mlliken said
II am heartily in favor of the renomina-
ton of Mr.. Blaine. He is the ablest man in
the country and would give to the nation a
safe, enterprisng and patriotic admnistra
ton He is thorough American, imbued
with the spirit of American progress, believ-
ing in our institutions, the duty of maintain.
ing the honor of the country and advancing
the prosperity of the people. He is by al
odds the strongest candidate the republicans
could name. have not a second choice
Cleveland has put his foot in it. He know,
less about the tariff than a school boy. He
will be beaten on such platform as he has
enunciated in his message, and, of course,
i II N Il
necessaries of life and tobacco and you viii
reduce the taxes enough"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-12
GALLAUDET HONORED.
The Deaf and Dumb at Hartford Fitting
ly Celebrate His One Hundredth
Birthday.
UAETToRD, CT, Dec. III


The one hundredth birthday of Thomas
Hopkins Gallaudet was appropriately cele-
brated at the American asylum for the deaf
and dumb, the first asylum of the kind in
America, when Gallaudet first introduced
instruction in the sign language in this coun-
try. and of which he was the head, this morn
ing, with an address at the chapel by the
principal, Job Williams.
monument to Gallaudet. in the asylum
grounds, was tastefnlly decorated yesterday
afternoon. 1t was an actual centennial day
for the whole deaf mute population of the
institution, conducted by the principal and
delegated representatives of the Gallaudet
family. They assembled at the grave Of
Gallaudet, in Cedar Hill cemetery, and each
placed upon the grave asmall spring Of ever
green.
They afterwards made visit to the spot
now part of city hotel, where the American
asylum gathered its first seven pupils in 1877,
and later to the house on Prospect street,
where the school was afterwards kept before
the present buildings we're erected, in 1921.
From the beginning in Hartford, seventy
years ago, with seven pupils under Gallau-
dets instruction, they have come to sixty-six
institutions, instructing daily seven thousand
deaf mutes, occupying property worth sever
million, and expending annually $1,000. 900
| There are about thirty thousand deaf mute
alumni and pupils in the country whom those
/ in this city who hoDored Gallaudet at shs
grave here, may be said to have represen
| ted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-12
,hange). Voorhees,, walthan. Wilson and

change, voorhees,, walthall. Wilson and
Berry.
Commerce change, Ransom, Cor.
man. kenna, and Gibson.
Education and Labor No change), Call,
Pugh, PAYNE and Walthali
Engrossed Rills.-Salisbury chairman,
Call.
ENROLLED Bills.-( No change1, Colquitt.
To examine the several branches of civil
service. (No change) Hampton aud Gray.
Epidemic Diseases (No change, Harris.
Hampton, Eustis and Berry.
Finance-(no change Voorhees,, Beck,
Mcpherson, Harris and Vance.
Judiciary-(no change) Pugh. Coke, Vest
and George.
Library--(no no change Voorhees,.
Military affairs--Cockrell, Hampton, Wal
thall, old members, with probably Senator
Bates as new member.
Naval affairs--Mc Pherson. Butler and
Blackburn old members with Gray as prob
ably new member.
Priv ileges and elections--{no change
salisbury, Vance, Pugh and Eustis.
Public lands mo change Morgan, Cock
rell, Walthall and Berry.
Revision of the laws--(no change Kenna
and Wilson.
Railroads probably no change Brown,
Kenna, George and Blackburn.
Rules--(no change Harris and Blackburn.
Revolutionary claims Coke, chairman.
Select committees as additional accommo-
dations for lbrary--V Voorhees, chairman /;
Butler and Gibson, old members.
To enquire in the claims of citizens against
Nicaraugua--M Morgan, Chairman; Wilson and
some new man.
River front of Washington Nc Pherson,
chairman; Ransom and some new member.
Woman suffrage -Cockrell, chairman !;
Brown and some new member.
Centennial of constitution and discovery
of America--V oorhees, German and Eustis.
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REV. CHARLES A. BERRY


New YORK, Dec. IL.
The small congregation at Plymouth
church this morning were unpleasantly sur
prlsed by the announcement from the pulpit
that Rev. Charles A. Berry, of Wolver-
pampton, England, declines the call.
The following cablegram was readlby the
members of the Plymouth church. Charles
Albert Berry greets the Plymouth church
and appreciates its confidence and recipro-
Gates its affection, prays for its prosperity
but cannot accept the pastorate. Home
claims are nexorable, and duty here COM
mands. have mailed you letter. God
bless and guide you.
Much excitement followed this announce
ment, several ladies in the congregation
gave way to their feelings in tears.
From his pulpit in Queen street Chapel,
Wolverhampton to-day Berry in letter
read to the congregation, referred to Ply
mouth pulpit as one of worldwide influence
Things associated with it in undying lustre
and glory of its famous name. The question
of acceptance has been rendered under
vigorous exclusion all party, local and per-
sonal interests change could be taken only
under sacred sanction, and duty to religion
and humanity. The broad question thus
submitted him has been the occasion of long
perplexity ana study. lie gratefully ac-
knowedged the counsel of members of the
congregation, some trusted leaders of Eng
lish national life. Their representations
concurred in referring to the growing need
in England of an Evangelical pulpit which
would make religion creditable and effective
in solving problems. The proposal of the
congregation TO give him additional help is
the pastorate offered him. A chance for
national work in England, although the call
to Plymouth church was a strong one, he felt
he must remain in England, going on at any
cost with the work to which he had conse-
Grated his whole life. He trusted that his
decision would meet with approval and that
the brethren in America could conquer their
regret.
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FAIRFIELD.

Fred Pollard has moved into the John
Gerald house on Western avenue---Sam1
Kendall is building house near the track OF
from Elm street lone man in town who did
not favor the electric street lights on &C.
count Of taxes now says he Is going to "ask
God to take in the moon the lights are 20
bright."--A runaway on lower Main street
Wednesday caused quite an excitement. not
much damage done. lone Of our smart old
ladies is Mrs. Stone, better known a. Gram
mie Stone who Is nearly 81 years old and
has this season woven $50 yards of carpet,
spun and twisted yarn besides doing some
house work. While living good half mile
from the village, she is always seen at
church and quite often out to the village
making calls Who can beat that?--Mrs.
Louise Sturgis is visiting in Gardiner. The
Baptist society are to have Christmas tree.
--Hon. s. A. Nye sent six horse
team into the woods this week in charge Of
Peter Dulac who is in charge of one Of the
camps.--Duren Bros. started four horse team
for the woods Wednesday A. M.---The Dem
ocrat says the Clover enders" are crying new
school house instead of new hall. We say
they do not want one more than We at the up
per end do. We say hall and school house
both.
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SATURDAY EVENINGS NEWS
Man Killed at Greenville, Me---Wayne
Has a Horrible Accident at
wilkesbarre Pa---Death OF DR.. Asa
Gray, the Botanist---Foreign Reports
of War Movements---An Editor
Horse Whipped

A despatch from Hunnewel's Point, L. L.,
says: 1t is reported here that Dempsey and
Reagan fought prize fight at point some
where down the island early Saturday morn
ing, and that Dempsey knocked his opponent
out in twelve rounds.
Terrebonne College was gutted by fire
Saturday. This Roman Catholic college is
situated sixteen miles north Of Montreal.
There are seventeen professors and an aver
age attendance Of two hundred pupils.
The general strike of glass workers al
Pittsburg, Pa. went into effect Saturday
T he organization has $50, 900 and expects
s95 900 more before the first of January.
Manufacturers are equally firm and pro-
tracted struggle is expected.
The fire at Milford, CT, Saturday con-
sumed the post Office biuldin g, a grocery
drug store and public library. The loss is
not heavy.
Asa Hodgdon, prominent citizen and fan.
cy goods dealer of Saco, died Saturday morn
ing, aged Is years. He was born in New
field and was for many years in charge OF
one of the departments of the Great Fall,
cotton mill. He was prominent Freema
son.
Dr. Asa Gray, an eminent bOtaDist Of
world wide reputation, died at his home II
| Cambridge, Mass, from lhe effects of +;
stroke of apoplexy, at the age of II years.
| VIM. G.. Pennypoacher's extensive barre
| factory at 23rd street and Washington ave
nue.. Philadelphia, was burned Saturda,
morning; loss 100000.
/ Henry Lovey entered the apartment o
Xavier Gnerdat. Torrington, Conn, and fire.
FIVE shots at Gnerdat's wife, wounding he
seriously, if not fatally. Lovey cannot b
found.
Nelke Knowles general merchandis
store and Jennings shoe store at Mort
Wayne, Me-, were destroyed by fire Frida
night with their contents.
Night before last two masked men went I
| a house about mile from East Bernar,
Texas, where Mrs. Kingston Brown and HI
son, lad about eighteen years Of age, r.
| sided, and dragged them out about half
mile from the house and murdered ther
The remains were found later. Several pa
ties are under arrest.
. A two and half story boarding house
Moultonboro, N. H., was burned Fridi
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A MAINE DISTILLERY,
What was Found in the Woods at
Waldoboro.


pptfidi 10 htHHtDtc JOufflai.
WALDoBoRO, Dec. 10.
For some weeks there have been wise hints
of the operations of distilery gang about
this vicinity and the public became somewhat
interested in the matter. Some declared that
if n distillery turning out rum underneath
the very noses of the people it was time that
the thing was closed up. Rumor said that it
was in the woods beyond Sidelinger's Hill
w H. Sidelinger resolved to satisfy himself
by instituting a search. He was rewarded
for his trouble by finding in the woods be-
longing toss.Iohn Sidclnger estate, a curously
shaped vessel capable of containing about
one barrel. 1t is made in the shape of a
clothes boiler, has place for faucet close
to the bottom and the top is something in the
shape of hip rooted house, with hole in
the centre projecting above the surface like
the top of a milk can Ii was evidently the
tank in which the ingredients were boiled and
the yapor led off by pipes to another tank,
but the latter has not been found.